UPDATE: 3 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 23 new cases in B.C.

Provincially 23 new cases of the virus were reported along with three deaths; one in the Island Health region and two in Vancouver. B.C. is now at 2,255 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The provincial death toll to COVID-19 is now at 124. Both Henry and Dix offered their condolences to “everyone who has lost their loved ones.”

74 people are currently in hospital and 19 of those are in ICU.

“We are not yet ready to make any changes to the measures we have in place – just this week, new outbreaks have emerged. Without continued vigilance, hot spots will quickly flare.”

No new outbreaks in long-term care facilities were reported today.

The statement added that we must continue to practice social distancing and that “we must also continue to show kindness and compassion to those around us, as we remain 100% committed. It is in all of our hands. Let’s remember to wash them.”

To date 1,494 people have recovered from the virus.

by Veronica Beltran

UPDATE: 3 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 23 new cases in B.C.

Cases by Health Region:

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